Your dining room is more than just a practical room used to sit and eat meals. It is a place to gather with friends and family, enjoy delicious food, and make memories. Make your dining room somewhere you want to be by elevating your décor game with these nine modern dining room décor tips.
Décor Style
You want your personal space to feel homey, cozy, and most of all, you. Start off your decorating journey by researching and determining your personal interior design style to determine how you want to go about decorating your space.
Space Planning
Before going out and buying new furniture and décor, you should consider your dining room’s floor plan. For example, you probably don’t want to buy a huge table if you have a small dining room. Use your décor to play up your room’s best features instead of covering them up.
Effective space planning can completely transform your space. Make the most of the space you are given. Whether you live in a small or large home, giving each room a unique function will make the flow feel more cohesive and clear.
Splash of Color
If your design style is modern, you may be drawn to more plain or muted colors. While that clean look can be crisp and beautiful, don’t be afraid to add in some pops of color. Whether you find yourself excited about a colorful tablescape, wall art, or statement rug, a bright color can help bring life into an otherwise muted room.
Lighting
The right lighting can completely transform any living space and your dining room is no exception. To transform your dining room into a more modern-designed space, consider changing the light fixture.
Adding a statement light fixture either on the walls or above the table can create a natural focal point. You can then add on other layers of lighting with smaller lamps for a warmer, cozier feel.
Rugs
Rugs are extremely versatile no matter how big or small your room. Rugs can help define a space in a large, oversized room or create the illusion of dividing space in a smaller room. Place a rug under your dining room table and chairs to create division and dimension. In a larger room, a rug under your table can help prevent your furniture from looking like it’s floating in a big space. They can also add a different, much-needed texture to your space.
Tablescapes
Your table is often the centerpiece of your dining room, so you want to make sure it really encapsulates the design aesthetic you are going for. Adding a tablescape is a great way to add some additional décor to your table.
Create a tablescape using some decorative candles, flowers, a table runner, or placemats. Mix and match different items and textures to create a beautiful aesthetic that ties together your whole room.
If you get easily bored of looking at the same decorative items, consider changing your tablescape each season. Switch it out using holiday décor or regularly buying fresh flowers that are currently in season. Flowers are a great way to add some greenery, color, and brightness to your space.
Wall Décor
Dining room décor doesn’t just have to be reserved for furniture and tablescapes. A modern dining room is not complete without some artwork. Adding wall art is a great way to bring in styles that really elevate your personal design aesthetic. If your room needs some color, add some bright modern art to create a warm, cozy look. If colorful art isn’t your style, add some basic art to keep it simple while still enhancing your wall space.
It's All in the Details
While your furniture and larger decorative items are important parts of creating your modern design vibe, it is the little details that really make the room feel finished and complete. Use dining room accessories to elevate your modern style and tie the elements of your space together. Accessories complete any outfit, and it is the same for room décor! It can also be a great way to try out new décor ideas that you aren’t ready to fully commit to yet.
Have Fun
Decorating your home should be fun and exciting. Don’t overthink it too much! Your home is yours and it should feel like it is yours. Don’t get so wrapped up in making your modern dining room look like it belongs in a magazine that you lose the feeling of you in it.
Bring in elements and design items that speak to you. Decorating your home can be a great creative outlet and way to truly let your personal design aesthetic shine. Create an ambience that you love and that makes you happy to call it home!
